as a diplomat he worked from egypt to syria, from saudi arabia to libya. he was known for walking the streets where he worked. tasting the local food, meeting as many people as he could. speaking arabic and listening with a broad smile. chris went to benghazi in the early days of the libyan revolution riding on a cargo ship. as america's representative he held bolivian people as they cope with violent conflict, care for the wounded, and crafted a vision for the future in which the rights of all libyans would be respected. after the revolution he supported the birth of a new democracy as libyans held elections, and build institutions, and began to move forward after decades of dictatorship. chris stevens love his work. he took pride in the country he served and he saw the dignity and the people he met. two weeks ago he traveled to benghazi to establish plans for a neutral center as well as a hospital. that's what america's compound came under attack along with three of his colleagues chris was killed in a city that he helped to save. he was 52 years old. i